A classic heirloom watermelon with smooth pale green skin and deep red, sweet flesh. Large oblong fruits with a crisp, refreshing bite.
 
When to sow: Apr–May
 
HOW TO SOW WATERMELON:
Sow seeds individually in pots of moist compost at 22–25°C. Keep covered with a lid until germination, then grow on in bright, warm conditions. Transplant after the last frost into greenhouse beds or large containers.
 
Classification: Half-hardy Annual
Expert Level: Intermediate
Germination time: 1–2 weeks
Harvest Time: Jul - Sep
 
Site: Full sun/Sheltered position
Soil Type: Loam/ Sand
Soil Acidity: Neutral
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Water deeply and consistently. Feed with a high-potassium fertiliser once flowers appear. Reduce watering a week before harvest to concentrate sweetness.
Use: Fresh eating, desserts, smoothies, and fruit salads.
 
Harvesting: Harvest when fruits sound hollow when tapped and the stem nearest the fruit turns brown.
Days to Maturity:  85–95 Days
Height:2-3m
Plant Spacing:  90cm